The artwork, titled “Silvery Realm,” was created by Nicholas Roerich in 1938. Executed in tempera on canvas, it represents the Symbolism art movement and is a landscape genre piece. Measuring 48 by 78 centimeters, this artwork is currently housed in the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow, Russia.
In “Silvery Realm,” the artist captures an ethereal mountain landscape bathed in hues of purple and blue, invoking a serene and mystical atmosphere. The central focus is a majestic, snow-capped peak that emerges prominently against the backdrop, with delicate gradations of mist and cloud formations seamlessly blending with the sky. The mountain’s stark, angular forms contrast with the smooth, flowing lines of the surrounding clouds, emphasizing the interplay between solidity and transcendence. The overall composition elicits a sense of tranquility and otherworldliness, characteristic of Roerich’s symbolic interpretations of nature.
